Pump Cottage, 8 Glyn Terrace

4.3★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

9 Customer Review(s)

Steve
October 2024

“Another glorious week at Pump Cottage.”

We have stayed at the cottage for the last three years. It has always been very clean and a joy to relax in. We have enjoyed the many walks too the quiet coves and sandy beaches and to hills and woods that surround Borth y Gest. Local harbour museum very interesting. We are planning a return holiday next spring.

We have stayed at the cottage for the last three years. It has always been very clean and a joy to relax in. We have enjoyed the many walks too the quiet coves and sandy beaches and to hills and woods that surround Borth y Gest. Local harbour museum very interesting. We are planning a return holiday next spring.

- Steve, October 2024

Thank you for your feedback and I’m pleased to hear you had a lovely stay. We look forward to welcoming you again next year. Kind regards, Theresa and Guy Keating Property Owner
Steve May 2024

“Another great holiday at Pump Cottage.”

Sitting in the garden listening to the wide variety of bird song, very relaxing. Looking forward to our next holiday at Pump Cottage later in the year.

- Steve, May 2024
Brendan March 2024

“We had a warm and comfortable stay and really enjoyed our week in Borth y Gest.”

This was a traditional homely terraced house with a modern kitchen that had everything we needed. The central heating and hot water all worked well. There is an open fire which we enjoyed in the cooler evenings. The owner was very helpful. The house was well placed for walks around the attractive bay of Borth y Gest and also along the nearby coast where there are lovely small sandy beaches.

- Brendan, March 2024
Steve October 2023

“Another great holiday at the cottage.”

Cottage cosy, comfortable and clean. Lovely open fire. Back garden a suntrap. Easy walking distance to beach and other walks and Porthmadog. Lovely quiet location. We have already booked for next year.

- Steve, October 2023
Christine October 2023

“Pump Cottage has been the beloved holiday home of its owner's family for several generations.”

My friend and I arrived to find it clean and tidy with certainly no sign of pet hair or anything strange that another recent visitor claimed to have found. You can see clearly what is in each room from the photos on the Sykes website. The living room is as the family use it and is traditionally styled. The colours are green and red, incidentally, not the curious turquoise and orange apparent on the website. There's T.V. and WiFi . Mobile 'phone reception is best tried upstairs. The kitchen , like the bathroom, is modern. Everything functions. Everything you might need for cooking, dining, storing, cleaning is provided, including washing up liquid. The fridge/ freezer is spacious. There is a percolator for coffee, a kettle and teapot on the work surfaces, microwave above the oven and toaster on the cupboard to the left. The front bedroom is the more spacious. Both contain two single beds with mattresses of a supportive variety rather than the sink - into - it type. There are drawers and clothes hanging hooks on the doors. A hair dryer, clothes hangers and a hot water bottle can be found in a cupboard on the landing. There are helpful notices about the cottage to inform you about such things as the system for recycling and rubbish bins, also two folders of information about local traders, restaurants, places to visit, photos of the area and an interesting history of Borth y Gest village. You reach Glyn Terrace ( or Stryd Pwmp ) via the steep slope of Mersey Street, but you will find parking spaces on the flat opposite the row of cottages.

- Christine, October 2023
Kenny August 2023

“The property needs a good clean.”

.. everything, dog hair was everywhere, the mouldy walls need to be sorted out and the carpets need to be cleaned, it smells of stale dog urine. We could only put up with it for one night and had to leave the next morning. There is way too much personal clutter to be comfortable. No towels were provided. It's the dirtiest place we have ever stayed :( agent and owner were not bothered.

- Kenny, August 2023

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. Firstly, we apologise that the property did not meet your expectations on arrival. On the changeover prior to your stay, the cleaner detected no smell of dog urine. Secondly, it is also an older property and, owing to its location, smells similar to that of damp can be expected but certainly not animal urine, as we work hard to ensure the property is cleaned to an appropriate standard. Towels are most certainly provided and they are located in the cupboard. Lastly, we would like to assure you that we did our absolute best to rectify any issues you experienced during your stay, firstly by offering a re-clean of the property, however this offer was refused. Had we been given the opportunity to put things right for you, we certainly would have at the time. Property Owner
Ron July 2023

“Pump cottage is tiny, it was over flowing with owners personal property.”

The kitchen in particular. The outside space wasn’t secure enough for a small dog, mine escaped. The beds had really uncomfortable mattresses. The cottage is in a beautiful place with lots of dog walks. We feel the cottage needs an update, there is far too much furniture in the lounge.

- Ron, July 2023
Sue April 2023

“The cottage was very cosy and well stocked .”

It was spotlessly clean . Excellent location . Will be booking again .

- Sue, April 2023
Steve April 2023

“We throughly enjoyed our stay at the Pump cottage in a lovely location.”

It was clean and comfortable. We have booked up for a further visit this year.

- Steve, April 2023

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Summary

Two twin bedrooms
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Living/dining room with open fire
Central heating
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer
TV
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking available
Enclosed patio and raised level terrace, furniture and barbecue
One small, well-behaved dog allowed [two only with prior arrangement] Sorry, no smoking
Shop, two cafes and bar/ bistro 0.5 mile, beach 0.1 miles
Note: There are 5 open-tread steps up to the terrace, please take care and ensure children are supervised

The property

Porthmadog 1.1 miles.

Tucked away in the peaceful village of Borth-y-Gest near Porthmadog, Gwynedd is this charming cottage, Pump Cottage.

Welcoming four guests, and one small, well-behaved pooch, Pump Cottage is a traditional dwelling ideal for those who enjoy traversing the Welsh countryside and spending quality time together.

Cross the threshold into the property to discover a homely living/dining room, equipped with dining seating, sofa, and an inviting open fire, this is the perfect spot to sit back and relax after a long day.

Step through into the well-equipped kitchen, hosting all the necessary appliances to rustle up tasty dishes for your group to enjoy around the dinner table; during warmer months, make use of the enclosed garden, where you can cook on the barbecue or simply sit in the serenity of your surroundings and watch the sun set.

There are two elegantly appointed twin bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Begin your day at Borth-y-Gest Beach which resides less than a stone’s throw away from your doorstep, before heading to Black Rock Llamas for a chance to walk, feed and play with a delightful group of furry residents.

Spend the day in Porthmadog to enjoy an array of splendid amenities and attractions, including the opportunity to board the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways, perfect your technique at Porthmadog Golf Club or amble along the coastline at the adjacent beach.

Further afield, why not traverse the Snowdonia National Park and experience the Sygun Copper Mine tours, experience adventure at Zip World Llechwedd or embark on a challenging hike to the summit of Snowdon and admire stunning views of the cascading landscape.

Return time and time again to the inviting base of Pump Cottage for a memorable stay in North Wales.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

PORTHMADOG

Harlech 5 miles; Caernarfon 19 miles.

The bustling harbour town of Porthmadog lies on the Glaslyn Estuary and enjoys a stunning setting. The gateway to the Snowdonia National Park, Porthmadog is full of individual shops and restaurants, and home to the Ffestiniog Railway and the Welsh Highland railway where you can travel by steam through spectacular Snowdonia scenery, to Blaenau Ffestiniog or Caerforn . The pretty village of Borth Y Gest, with its cliffs and coves, is a short walk or drive from the town. The well known and unique Italianate village of Portmeirion is just down the coast. Situated on a rugged clifftop on its own private peninsula, Portmeirion, famous as the location of the TV show The Prisoner and the final episode of Cold Feet, is surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and woodlands. The area also boasts castles at Criccieth and Harlech, and superb unspoilt beaches such as Black Rock Sands, where the sands stretch as far as the eye can see. Also within reach is the famous Zip World Slate Caverns and Bounce Below where you can get involved with a variety of activities including the thrilling zip wires and underground caverns to explore; there is something here to suit the whole family. An ideal location for the attractions of Snowdonia and the The Lleyn Peninsula.

Please note: this property accepts one small dog but may accept two with prior arrangement.

Borth-y-Gest near Porthmadog, North Wales & Snowdonia (Ref. 972186)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Another glorious week at Pump Cottage.”

“Another great holiday at Pump Cottage.”

“We had a warm and comfortable stay and really enjoyed our week in Borth y Gest.”

“Another great holiday at the cottage.”

“Pump Cottage has been the beloved holiday home of its owner's family for several generations.”

“The property needs a good clean.”

“Pump cottage is tiny, it was over flowing with owners personal property.”

“The cottage was very cosy and well stocked .”

“We throughly enjoyed our stay at the Pump cottage in a lovely location.”

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The property

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About the location

PORTHMADOG